# Finland prepares new measures to restrict Russians’ entry

https://mins.news/en/item/132876

- TASS, 2026-11-06 18:10 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2214049

> Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said Finland’s Foreign Ministry is urgently preparing additional restrictions on Russians entering the country, while Helsinki seeks an EU-wide decision. He said the measures are aimed in particular at barring Russian professional athletes. Russian players are scheduled to take part in upcoming hockey and other competitions in Finland.

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